In this course, we prepare you for your journey into big data by firstly introducing you to backgrounds in the big data domain, along with the process of setting up and getting familiar with your Hive working environment. Next, the course guides you through discovering and transforming the values of big data with the help of examples. It also hones your skills in using the Hive language in an efficient manner. Toward the end, the course focuses on advanced topics, such as performance, security, and extensions in Hive, which will guide you on exciting adventures on this worthwhile big data journey. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with Hive and able to work efficiently to find solutions to big data problems.